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Stellar Impact BYU's Mountain West Observatory on the ridge south of Utah Lake at dusk.

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Stellar Impact

For years, BYU students have been shaped by their research and experiences at the West Mountain Observatory.

A student studies sharks in an aquarium.

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Shark Tank

How silent is it really behind the aquarium glass?

Students from the faith and belief at work CASE competition held at BYU

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Belief and Business

At the Faith and Belief at Work Case Competition, hosted by BYU, students gather in Provo to talk business—and faith.

Members of BYU's Newman Club gather at a MOA exhibit of the stations of the cross.

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A Place to Belong

Catholic students at BYU have banded together to worship, share their faith, and build community.

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